In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less

In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less

Some firms now impose mandatory clock-off times, shorter work weeks Recent changes have stemmed from new EU labour laws Chinese government also wants consumers to work less and spend more HONG KONG/BEIJING — A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea 000333.SZ have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for staff and bans […] The post In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work l…

Chinese Companies Start to Say Goodbye to Long Work Hours

Not too long ago in a country where working overtime used to be regarded as a badge of honor, things are slowly changing. Some of China’s large companies are now telling their employees to ‘go home early.’ There is Midea, one of the known home appliance brands, it has asked workers to leave work at...

Amid concerns about workload overload and a push for domestic consumption, some large companies in China are implementing rules to leave work on time and ban overtime.

2025 - Chinese Companies Encourage Reduced Work Hours for Employees

A company in China has sparked a shift in corporate culture by promoting a work-life balance through a WeChat post highlighting after-work activities, contrasting with the demanding ‘996’ work schedule. Other firms like Haier and DJI are also adopting more reasonable hours, reflecting a gradual change. Although the Chinese government supports limiting work hours, economic pressures and job insecurity complicate implementation. Recent internation…